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14 people are interested
Redistribute Local Food to Refugees
ORGANIZATION: Iskashitaa Refugee Network
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14 people are interested
Overview of position: The Food Redistribution Volunteers will coordinate the transportation and redistribution of locally harvested fruits and vegetables from Tucson backyards and local farms to United Nations Refugees and community partners providing healthy nutritional supplements to their diets.
Specific Tasks:
1. Pick up crates of harvested fruits/vegetables from Iskashitaa Office
2. Document food items to be redistributed
3. Transport and/or coordinate the redistribution of food items to United Nations Refugees or community partners
Time Required: 2-4 hours per week, you can choose when you will redistribute during Iskashitaa business hours
Qualifications: Must have your own vehicle
Physical/Age Requirements: Adult; involves bending and lifting a maximum of ~40 pounds Skills/Education: None required
Experience: None required
Training Required: On-site Iskashitaa training, Refugee 101 and volunteer application
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About Iskashitaa Refugee Network
Location:
3736 E. 2nd St, Tucson, AZ 85716, US
Mission Statement
Iskashitaa Refugee Network creates opportunities to integrate UN refugees into the Southern Arizona community while educating the public, strengthening the local food system, reducing local food waste, and increasing food security.
Description
Iskashitaa Refugee Network is an intergenerational network of Tucson volunteers and UN refugees from Asian, African, and Middle Eastern countries, who locate, harvest, and redistribute locally grown fruits and vegetables which would otherwise go to waste. IRN staff/volunteers create opportunities to empower recently arrived refugees by connecting them with a wide variety of resources to interact with the community. Through gleaning activities, refugees are introduced to local farms, hydroponic and aquaponics operations, farmers’ markets and other community festivities as well as backyard and community gardens. IRN teaches community members about sustainable food systems and fruit tree identification, harvesting techniques and seeks to increase food security and improve self-sufficiency among refugee households and other families in need. Refugees from the 37 different ethnic groups that IRN has worked with throughout its 17 year history, learn the geography of Tucson, gain valuable life skills, improve their English, develop a US work history and access to healthy foods and food preservation techniques.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1406 E. Grant RoadTucson, AZ 85719
DATE POSTED
September 15, 2023
SKILLS
- Food Delivery / Distribution
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Orientation or Training